Cristian Chivu has left his mark on Inter, improving the results compared to last season. Ivan Zazzaroni, in his editorial for the Corriere dello Sport, highlighted how the coach kept the promise he made at the beginning of the year: not to change, but to add. The 42 points earned with one game in hand already represent a small but significant step forward compared to Simone Inzaghi‘s last season. If the Nerazzurri were to win the rescheduled match against Lecce, postponed due to the Supercoppa Italia finals, the lead would rise to 4 points.
The most evident changes in play come from the use of Akanji and Bisseck, fast and dynamic defenders, and from the growth of Zielinski, capable of changing direction on the spot. As Zazzaroni pointed out, this Inter thinks more while still maintaining the same impact when it decides to impose its own rhythm. Lautaro works a lot in the build-up, even when he is not paired with Pio Esposito. However, the absence of Dumfries is felt: Luis Henrique does not have the driving force or the goal-scoring instinct of the Dutchman.
